A simple formula for predicting settling velocity of sediment particles
Based on the general relationship described by Cheng between the drag coefficient and the Reynolds number of a particle, a new relationship between the Reynolds number and a dimensionless particle parameter is proposed. Using a trial-and-error procedure to minimize errors, the coefficients were dete...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-03-01
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| Series: | Water Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://www.waterjournal.cn:8080/water/EN/abstract/abstract50.shtml |
| Summary: | Based on the general relationship described by Cheng between the drag coefficient and the Reynolds number of a particle, a new relationship between the Reynolds number and a dimensionless particle parameter is proposed. Using a trial-and-error procedure to minimize errors, the coefficients were determined and a formula was developed for predicting the settling velocity of natural sediment particles. This formula has higher prediction accuracy than other published formulas and it is applicable to all Reynolds numbers less than 2×105. |
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| ISSN: | 1674-2370 2405-8106 |